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Ann Barnes to speak at Sittingbourne Local Engagement Forum

14 December 2014
Ann Barnes to speak at Sittingbourne Local Engagement Forum

There will be a chance for Swale residents to grill policing big guns at a public meeting this week.

Dodgem collector's 15 minutes of fame

11 December 2014
Dodgem collector's 15 minutes of fame

The only way was Essex for makers of a Channel 4 show, who said a Kent bumper car collector appearing on the show was from the wrong county.

Time running out to have your say

09 December 2014
Time running out to have your say

The deadline is approaching for comments about proposed changes to the Queenborough and Rushenden regeneration masterplan.

Exploding e-cig damages family home

08 December 2014
Exploding e-cig damages family home

A charging e-cigarette blew up and started a fire that and seriously damaged a family's home and destroyed presents bought for Christmas.

Emergency accommodation for homeless

06 December 2014
Emergency accommodation for homeless

Council buys a house it plans to convert into a B&B to help families with nowhere to go.

Pupils' play has poignant message

06 December 2014
Pupils' play has poignant message

Youngsters at one of the Island's primary schools took part in a production of War Horse.

Lighting the way to festive season fun

05 December 2014
Lighting the way to festive season fun

Several hundred people flocked to High Street, Sheerness, at the weekend for the Christmas lights switch-on.

Hopes of a tourism boost from pontoon

04 December 2014
Hopes of a tourism boost from pontoon

A 60-metre pontoon has been unveiled by members of the Queenborough Harbour Trust.

Positive signs but more must be done

04 December 2014
Positive signs but more must be done

Ofsted inspectors made a follow-up visit to a town school which is currently in special measures.

Generous readers help theft victim, 83

03 December 2014
Generous readers help theft victim, 83

Times Guardian readers have given generously to a pensioner who was targeted by a thief who took £50 from her purse.

Jobs boost after Aldi sets sights on Kent

03 December 2014
Jobs boost after Aldi sets sights on Kent

Budget supermarket Aldi has revived plans to build a distribution centre in Kent which would create around 400 jobs.

Santa's calling...

01 December 2014
Santa's calling...

A smartphone app developed by a Kent business allows children to receive a personalised phone message from Father Christmas.

Award for teen life-saver Rachael

01 December 2014
Award for teen life-saver Rachael

A 17-year-old has been honoured for a second time for coming to the aid of a neighbour who was choking.

Your chance to help less fortunate folk

29 November 2014
Your chance to help less fortunate folk

Crisis at Christmas organisers are appealing for Islanders' help ahead of what is expected to be another busy year.

Grant guarantees free film festival will have a sequel

26 November 2014
Grant guarantees free film festival will have a sequel

A community cinema project has been extended over the next two years after it was awarded a grant of more than £20,000.

Repair bill may force car park closure

26 November 2014
Repair bill may force car park closure

Halfway could be set for more traffic congestion after insurers ordered resurfacing work at Sheerness East club.

£100k pub toilets flushed with success

24 November 2014
£100k pub toilets flushed with success

Pub bosses are celebrating after their facilities were awarded a star rating in the Loo of the Year awards.

Bogus caller steals cash from disabled pensioner

21 November 2014
Bogus caller steals cash from disabled pensioner

A vulnerable pensioner has been left shaken after a man who claimed to be selling Christmas cards came into her home and stole cash from her purse.

New plan for major creek marina revealed

16 November 2014
New plan for major creek marina revealed

A waterside hub including a visitors' centre and pub could be on the cards if a group of Islanders have their way.

Sandbags and sawdust to recreate trench warfare

11 November 2014
Sandbags and sawdust to recreate trench warfare

Students at Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey built their version of a First World War battle shelter.

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